Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 2

Greenock 1841: 1 d. red-brown on blued paper, lettered AB and DB, used examples with good to large margins all round, tied to 1843 entire letter to Liverpool by two complete strikes of the distinctive GREENOCK Maltese Cross in black. Reverse with Greenock despatch (June 19) in red and Liverpool arrival in black. Slight rub at upper right and file folds well away from the adhesives, a scarce double rate usage Gi B1th = £ 500.